Onin2
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As a recent grad from a newer program I can understand your concerns. My advice is 1) study the DSM. 2) if Stahl is your required text(s) keep them handy and get the e-versions. 3) if Stahl is not required (as it should be) get them anyway 4) UptoDate is your friend. 5) communicate with your instructors and peers. 6) get a better preceptor (easier said than done). 7) If you are working, cut back on hours, APN study is time consuming don't set yourself up for failure by trying to do too much.
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Mercy Iowa City is a terrible hospital. I would not take my dogs there for treatment. The administration is corrupt, they lie to patients, family members and employees, they encourage the falsification of charting to increase revenue and cover up malpractice by their MD's.The docs have no respect for nurses they are frequently verbally abusive. This abuse is okay with the nursing management and they blame the nurses for the MD's behavior. Many of the RN's are habitual narcotics abusers, the nurse managers look the other way because they are willing to work for low pay. Do yourself a favor and NEVER take a family member there for their health care needs.
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This is my first post after many months of reading/lurking. I commend your desire to serve. I am a civillian RN at an Army medical center. I have to say it is the BEST position I have held in 8+ years of nursing. I am paid well (better than or as well as my active duty co-workers), appreciated by the patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team. The Army is highly supportive of educational goals, and makes training readily available to personel both active duty and civillian. I am not saying the Army can do no wrong, but I would highly recomend them as an employer without reservations. Good luck in your future endeavors.